Costume and Textiles

Manchu Woman's Burial Robe

This robe is decorated with the animals of the zodiac representing the twelve terrestrial branches and figures carrying the attributes of the eight Daoist immortals.

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Silk damask weave with silk and gilt thread embroidery in long-and-short, satin, outline, padded satin, straight, and back stitches and laid work
Center Back Length: 43 inches (109.2 cm)

Currently not on view

1964-3-2